Genesco Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2007 Results
-- Company Reports Fourth Quarter Diluted EPS of $1.36 Before Discontinued Operations -- -- Outlines Guidance for Fiscal 2008 --
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Genesco Inc. (NYSE: GCO) today reported earnings before discontinued operations of $35.7 million, or $1.36 per diluted share, for the 14-week fourth quarter ended February 3, 2007, compared to $31.2 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, for the 13-week fourth quarter ended January 28, 2006. Earnings before discontinued operations for the fourth quarter of this year reflected SFAS 123R share-based compensation and restricted stock expense of $1.9 million before taxes, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $0.6 million before taxes, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter last year. In addition, this year's fourth quarter results benefited by approximately $0.01 per diluted share from the recognition of gift card related income and favorable litigation settlement offset by charges for expenses associated with the early termination of a licensing agreement and asset impairment charges in underperforming stores. The Company also recognized $0.02 in this year's fourth quarter income tax provision reflecting items that impacted the full year's effective income tax rate.
Net sales for the 14-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 increased 17% to $476.9 million, compared to $406.3 million for the 13-week fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. Excluding the fourteenth week in fiscal 2007, the sales increase from the comparable 13-week period last year was approximately 11%.
For the 53-week fiscal year ended February 3, 2007, the Company reported earnings before discontinued operations of $68.2 million, or $2.61 per diluted share, compared to $62.6 million, or $2.38 per diluted share, for the 52-week fiscal year ended January 28, 2006. Earnings before discontinued operations for fiscal 2007 reflected SFAS 123R share-based compensation and restricted stock expense of $6.9 million before taxes, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to $0.6 million before taxes, or $0.01 per diluted share for fiscal 2006. Fiscal 2007 results reflected the gift card income, favorable litigation settlement and early license termination charge discussed previously, as well as asset impairment charges for underperforming stores for the balance of the year, which in the aggregate reduced the fiscal year earnings by approximately $0.03 per diluted share, net. Fiscal 2006 results reflected charges for a litigation settlement, asset impairments and lease terminations of $2.3 million pretax or $0.05 per diluted share, net.
Net sales for the 53-week fiscal year 2007 increased 14% to $1.5 billion compared to $1.3 billion for the 52-week fiscal year 2006. Excluding the fifty-third week in fiscal 2007, the net sales increase from the comparable 52-week period last year was approximately 12%.
Genesco Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Hal N. Pennington, said, "We were pleased with our solid results for the fourth quarter. The Journeys Group, Johnston & Murphy Group and Dockers all outperformed expectations, although Underground Station Group and Hat World Group were affected by the ongoing softness in the urban market. We are implementing a number of strategies to improve the trends in these businesses; however, we expect that these businesses will continue to negatively impact our performance during the first half of fiscal 2008.
"Net sales at Journeys Group increased 22% to approximately $234 million and same store sales rose 6% in the fourth quarter. Journeys remains the destination retailer for branded footwear for young adults. With the ability to operate successfully in both mall and non-mall locations, we are confident that meaningful expansion opportunities still exist. Journeys Kidz also posted another quarter of excellent growth, with sales up 59% and same store sales up 8%. Based on the ongoing strength of Journeys Kidz, we now believe that there is an opportunity for it to become a 250 to 300 store chain. We also continue to be pleased with the performance of Shi by Journeys. We ended the year with 12 Shi by Journeys stores. While we continue to validate the concept, if it proves out, we believe that its merchandise and demographic positioning are suitable for at least 500 malls nationwide.
"Net sales in the Hat World Group increased 19% to approximately $116 million and same store sales declined 1%, compared to a 6% gain in the fourth quarter last year. We expect a challenging first quarter at Hat World, primarily due to ongoing weakness in the urban segment and Major League Baseball's on-field hat transition; however, we are forecasting improvement in the business throughout the balance of the year. Hat World remains a highly profitable, high-margin business, for which we see significant expansion opportunities, and we are increasing our total store target for Hat World to 1,200 to 1,300 stores.
"Net sales for the Underground Station Group, which includes the remaining Jarman stores, were $49 million. Same store sales declined 15%, compared to a 4% gain in the fourth quarter last year. Same store sales at Underground Station fell 15%, primarily due to continued softness in the men's athletic and urban markets in general. We are working to reposition Underground Station away from its athletic emphasis and back towards its original focus on casual and dress styles, but now with significantly more emphasis on the women's business. We expect performance improvements from this repositioning to be gradual, but steady.
"Johnston & Murphy's net sales increased 17% to approximately $57 million in the fourth quarter. Wholesale sales rose 12%, same store sales were up 5% and operating margin increased 380 basis points to 12.1%. Over the past three years, Johnston & Murphy's operating income has increased at a compound annual growth rate of 55%. We are pleased with the continuing success of our strategy to grow Johnston & Murphy sales and earnings by enhancing the brand image and improving the product line.
"Fourth quarter sales of Licensed Brands increased 51% to approximately $21 million. The Dockers Footwear product line continues to retail well, backlog is strong and we are excited about the response to the new product introductions from last fall and for the spring.
"We believe that we have identified our near-term challenges and that we are taking the appropriate steps to address them. Looking ahead, we remain very confident about our brands and our platform, and our view of our retail growth prospects has improved as we have successfully launched new brand extensions and identified additional expansion opportunities for many of our existing concepts."
Genesco outlined its guidance for the fiscal year ending February 2, 2008. The Company now expects sales of approximately $1.6 billion and diluted earnings per share of $2.78 to $2.81 for the year. For the first quarter, the Company expects sales of approximately $339 million to $341 million and earnings of approximately $0.28 per diluted share. The earnings per share estimates include expected SFAS 123R share-based compensation and restricted stock expense totaling approximately $0.20 per share for the fiscal year and $0.05 per share for the first quarter.
This release contains forward-looking statements, including those regarding the Company's sales and earnings outlook and all other statements not addressing solely historical facts or present conditions. Actual results could vary materially from the expectations reflected in these statements. A number of factors could cause differences. These include weakness in consumer demand for products sold by the Company, fashion trends that affect the sales or product margins of the Company's retail product offerings, changes in the timing of holidays or in the onset of seasonal weather affecting period to period sales comparisons, changes in buying patterns by significant wholesale customers, disruptions in product supply or distribution, further unfavorable trends in foreign exchange rates and other factors affecting the cost of products, and competition in the Company's markets. Additional factors that could affect the Company's prospects and cause differences from expectations include the ability to open, staff and support additional retail stores on schedule and at acceptable expense levels and to renew leases in existing stores on schedule and at acceptable expense levels, variations from expected pension-related charges caused by conditions in the financial markets, and the outcome of litigation and environmental matters involving the Company. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of the Company at the time they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to update such statements.
The Company's live conference call on March 7, 2007, at 7:30 a.m. (Central time) may be accessed through the Company's internet website, www.genesco.com. To listen live, please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary software.
Genesco Inc., a Nashville-based specialty retailer, sells footwear, headwear and accessories in more than 2,000 retail stores in the United States and Canada, principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Johnston & Murphy, Underground Station, Hatworld, Lids, Hat Shack, Hat Zone, Cap Factory, Head Quarters and Cap Connection, and on internet websites www.journeys.com, www.journeyskidz.com, www.undergroundstation.com, www.johnstonmurphy.com, www.lids.com, www.hatworld.com, and www.lidscyo.com. The Company also sells footwear at wholesale under its Johnston & Murphy brand and under the licensed Dockers brand. Additional information on Genesco and its operating divisions may be accessed at its website www.genesco.com.
GENESCO INC. Consolidated Earnings Summary Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year Ended In Thousands 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net sales $476,861 $406,287 $1,460,478 $1,283,876 Cost of sales 242,239 200,902 729,643 631,469 Selling and administrative expenses 175,208 151,898 608,685 537,327 Restructuring and other, net (567) (2) 1,105 2,253 Earnings from operations 59,981 53,489 121,045 112,827 Interest expense, net 2,905 2,416 9,927 10,357 Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations 57,076 51,073 111,118 102,470 Income tax expense 21,414 19,877 42,871 39,844 Earnings from continuing operations 35,662 31,196 68,247 62,626 Earnings from (provision for) discontinued operations, net (314) 90 (601) 60 Net Earnings $35,348 $31,286 $67,646 $62,686 Earnings Per Share Information In Thousands (except per Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year Ended share amounts) 2007 2006 2007 2006 Preferred dividend requirements $64 $64 $256 $273 Average common shares - Basic EPS 22,269 23,193 22,646 22,804 Basic earnings per share: Before discontinued operations $1.60 $1.34 $3.00 $2.73 Net earnings $1.58 $1.35 $2.98 $2.74 Average common and common equivalent shares - Diluted EPS 26,704 27,672 27,068 27,265 Diluted earnings per share: Before discontinued operations $1.36 $1.15 $2.61 $2.38 Net earnings $1.35 $1.15 $2.59 $2.38 GENESCO INC. Consolidated Earnings Summary Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year Ended In Thousands 2007 2006 2007 2006 Sales: Journeys Group $234,329 $192,635 $696,889 $593,516 Underground Station Group 49,215 53,637 155,069 164,054 Hat World Group 115,944 97,739 342,641 297,271 Johnston & Murphy Group 56,565 48,518 186,979 170,015 Licensed Brands 20,663 13,665 78,422 58,730 Corporate and Other 145 93 478 290 Net Sales $476,861 $406,287 $1,460,478 $1,283,876 Operating Income (Loss): Journeys Group $37,489 $31,076 $83,835 $73,346 Underground Station Group 3,817 6,990 3,844 10,890 Hat World Group 19,025 17,778 41,359 40,133 Johnston & Murphy Group 6,837 4,044 15,337 10,396 Licensed Brands 1,387 622 6,777 4,167 Corporate and Other* (8,574) (7,021) (30,107) (26,105) Earnings from operations 59,981 53,489 121,045 112,827 Interest, net 2,905 2,416 9,927 10,357 Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations 57,076 51,073 111,118 102,470 Income tax expense 21,414 19,877 42,871 39,844 Earnings from continuing operations 35,662 31,196 68,247 62,626 Earnings from (provision for) discontinued operations (314) 90 (601) 60 Net Earnings $35,348 $31,286 $67,646 $62,686 * Includes $0.6 million of other income and $1.1 million of other charges in the fourth quarter and year of Fiscal 2007, respectively, which includes $0.5 million and $2.2 million of charges for asset impairment, lease terminations and the termination of a small license agreement offset by $1.1 million of income for gift card breakage and a litigation settlement in the fourth quarter and year of Fiscal 2007, respectively. Includes $0.6 million of other charges for asset impairment and lease terminations and a $1.7 million charge for a litigation settlement in Fiscal 2006. GENESCO INC. Consolidated Balance Sheet February 3, January 28, In Thousands 2007 2006 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $16,739 $60,451 Accounts receivable 24,084 21,171 Inventories 264,022 230,648 Other current assets 33,205 28,918 Total current assets 338,050 341,188 Property and equipment 222,334 188,047 Other non-current assets 171,974 156,883 Total Assets $732,358 $686,118 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Accounts payable $68,067 $73,929 Current portion - long-term debt - - Other current liabilities 69,653 82,273 Total current liabilities 137,720 156,202 Long-term debt 109,250 106,250 Other long-term liabilities 80,162 74,915 Shareholders' equity 405,226 348,751 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $732,358 $686,118 GENESCO INC. Retail Units Operated - Twelve Months Ended February 03, 2007 Balance Balance 01/29/05 Open Conv Close 01/28/06 Journeys Group 695 71 0 5 761 Journeys 654 60 0 4 710 Journeys Kidz 41 10 0 1 50 Shi by Journeys 0 1 0 0 1 Underground Station Group 229 21 0 21 229 Underground Station 165 21 2 8 180 Jarman Retail 64 0 (2) 13 49 Hat World Group 552 96 0 7 641 Johnston & Murphy Group 142 5 0 5 142 Shops 107 4 0 4 107 Factory Outlets 35 1 0 1 35 Total Retail Units 1,618 193 0 38 1,773 Acquisi- Balance tions Open Conv Close 02/03/07 Journeys Group 96 0 4 853 Journeys 61 0 3 768 Journeys Kidz 24 0 1 73 Shi by Journeys 11 0 0 12 Underground Station Group 11 0 17 223 Underground Station 11 3 1 193 Jarman Retail 0 (3) 16 30 Hat World Group 49 104 0 9 785 Johnston & Murphy Group 13 0 7 148 Shops 7 0 5 109 Factory Outlets 6 0 2 39 Total Retail Units 49 224 0 37 2,009 Retail Units Operated - Three Months Ended February 03, 2007 Balance Acquisi- Balance 10/28/06 tions Open Conv Close 02/03/07 Journeys Group 829 25 0 1 853 Journeys 751 17 0 0 768 Journeys Kidz 68 6 0 1 73 Shi by Journeys 10 2 0 0 12 Underground Station Group 229 1 0 7 223 Underground Station 193 1 0 1 193 Jarman Retail 36 0 0 6 30 Hat World Group 718 49 21 0 3 785 Johnston & Murphy Group 149 2 0 3 148 Shops 110 1 0 2 109 Factory Outlets 39 1 0 1 39 Total Retail Units 1,925 49 49 0 14 2,009 Constant Store Sales Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended February 03, January 28, February 03, January 28, 2007 2006 2007 2006 Journeys Group 6% 10% 6% 7% Underground Station Group -15% 4% -10% 7% Underground Station -15% 6% -9% 10% Jarman Retail -16% -2% -12% -1% Hat World Group -1% 6% -1% 4% Johnston & Murphy Group 5% 9% 3% 7% Shops 5% 10% 3% 7% Factory Outlets 6% 5% 1% 5% Total Constant Store Sales 1% 9% 2% 7% Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measure Fifty-third/Fourteenth Week Incremental Sales By Segment
The estimated contribution of the fifty-third week of the fiscal year and the fourteenth week of the fiscal quarter (the "final week") to the sales increase in the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, 2007, is based upon actual retail sales and an estimated incremental wholesale sales for the final week, as follows:
Journeys Group $12,275 Underground Station Group 3,218 Hat World Group 5,200 Johnston & Murphy Group 3,265* Licensed Brands 790* Total $24,748*
* Reflects estimated incremental wholesale sales for the final week. Wholesale sales are recognized upon shipment. The Company believes that a portion of the shipments that occurred in the final week would have occurred during the quarter even if it had not included the final week. Its estimate of the amount of such sales is excluded from the numbers noted.
The Company believes that a comparison of sales from periods of identical length is relevant to investors' view of the significance of the period-to- period change.
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